Cute Ways to Style Hair for High School for Girls

There are cute hairstyles for all hair types.

A cute hairstyle can help a high school girl feel that she "fits in" with her peers. Well-styled hair can help a girl feel more confident and comfortable in her own skin, which can in turn make it easier to concentrate on studies and other important activities. There are many age-appropriate ways to style hair, from basic ponytails to headbands to more complicated 'dos. For greater convenience and ease, it's best to choose a style that doesn't have to be touched up between classes.

Ponytails

You can create a basic ponytail for high school by brushing your hair toward the crown of your head and securing it with an elastic hair band. This style is excellent for windy days, while you play sports or during gym class. You can make a basic ponytail more fancy by using a colorful hair band that has a flower or beads attached to it. You can also create a low side ponytail below one ear, or add more decorative hair bands every two inches down the length of your ponytail. Spray your hairstyle with finishing spray to keep it secure all day.(See References 1)

Updos

Updos are hairstyles in which all of your hair is twisted or pinned into a decorative bun at the back of your head. You can wear a fancy updo to a prom or homecoming dance, or wear a more casual updo to class. You can create a simple updo by putting your hair in a basic ponytail. Stick two fingers between your hair band and your head and grasp the ponytail. Pull the ponytail up through the opening that your fingers created. Pin the rest of the ponytail around the base of the updo that you just created until it feels secure.

Half-Updos

You can style a half-updo if you have long or medium-length hair. You can wear this hairstyle when you spend time with friends or go to class. Shampoo your hair and de-tangle it with a brush or comb first. Brush the hair above your ears toward your crown and twist it. Secure the twist with a hair band, barrette or bobby pins.

Ironed Hairstyles

You can use a flat iron to straighten your hair or a curling iron to curl it. Ironed hairstyles are best for days that are not windy, since your hair will not blow around and tangle. To straighten your hair, heat the iron and move it over a 2-inch section of hair from the roots to the tips. To curl your hair, wrap a 2-inch section of hair around a warm curling iron and hold it for 20 to 30 seconds. Unwrap your hair, wait for it to cool and spray it with finishing spray.

References

• The Fun Times Guide: 12 Fun Ponytail Styles to Try – Ponytail Pictures; Regina
• Simply Stardust: Simple Updo Hairstyle; Sara Lynn Paige;
• "Seventeen" Magazine: Half-Updo
• Misikko: How to Use a Flat Iron
• How to Curl Your Hair: How to Curl Your Hair With a Curling Iron